Should children be beaten for bad behavior?

Question

I'm not talking about severe beat downs just normal beatings for disciplinary reasons.

Answer 1

Yes, spare the ROD and SPOIL the child, it is happening today, I think more children should be getting spankings, b/c if not u are raising spoiled brats who know nothing about discipline. Spankings instill respect, believe it or not. Talking also works b/4 and after the spanking. Just do not hurt them but show them u mean what u say!

Answer 2

I think that parents should discipline their children how they see fit (when needed). If you think about how our parents grew up . . . they got beat when they stepped out of line. The generation before them probably got it worse. With every generation the discipline continues to dwindle. Now we can't even feel safe walking our dogs alone at night. I don't blame the lack of discipline entirely however I do feel that if we are as strict on our kids now days as parents used to be then the streets would be a safer place for the kids to play. But we can't because now people scream child services whenever a parent is spanking their child. If people would mind their own business and take care of their own kinds then we could do the same without looking over our shoulders. I personally don’t like to see people spank their kids because society had it embedded in my head that that is not ok. I discipline different kids in different ways. You just have to find a way that they will get your point. Be responsible and do what ever it is that you feel will get your point across.

Answer 3

For disciplinary reasons, YES. It should also depend on what the bad behaviour is. Children should be explained what they are being beaten for so that they will learn not to repeat.

Answer 4

Yes of course.
Parents now a days do'nt use physical punishments anymore... but what do you see those kids (undisciplined) on the streets?
I have two kids of 3 and 5. I usually give stern warnings initially. If that does not work, my "sword" will be drawn. Sure my heart aches after that, but as the old saying: "spare the rod, spoilt the child".
There is a chinese proverb: "If a child is undisciplined, it's a father's fault. And, if a child is unlearnt, it's a teacher's fault".

Answer 5

A child should never be "Beaten" under any circumstances.
You may discipline them in many other ways such as taking away privileges, phone usage, TV, writing numerous times what they've done wrong, just to list a few options. As far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as a "normal" beating.

Answer 6

There are SO many better ways to discipline children! Spanking or beatings are dangerous for many reasons. 1) It is not effective to teach a child not to hit by hitting them. 2) Your child learns to fear you and distrust you. 3) Your child learns violence is the answer to all problems. 4) You could be accused of child abuse and lose your child.

There are probably more reasons, but this is a good start. There are some wonderful books out there that will help you learn different ways to help your child learn without resorting to violence. Here is one I think is excellent:

http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Years-Troubleshooting-Parents-Children/dp/1895642027/sr=8-1/qid=1163878077/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2326779-8901713?ie=UTF8&s=books

There are probably a lot of resources in your community as well. Here in Oregon, we have free parenting classes that can help. Ask for help if you need it. Your child will thrive because you cared enough to learn better ways than you were taught. Good luck!

Answer 7

Spanking, yes if they deserve itand nothing else works. But I wouldnt call it beatings. That sounds like you are going to actually beat the child. I know what you mean though. Im just saying that is what it sounds like.

Answer 8

me and my sister both say that there is no "normal" beating of any child, yes there is "spanking". That is a smack on the bottom or leg"babys dipers are padded" that is fine but to literaly beat the child NO. It will scar them phys. and very much mentaly and your child will not remember it in a good way .

Answer 9

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR A CHILD IS TO UNDERSTAND WHY N WHERE HE IS BEING WRONG
if u beat him,...he might never come to know just be disciplined for the mere fact of remaining so.
ya o' course u can give him a slap,...but be sure u dont do it too hard and go n caress him afterwards that it doesnt stay for too long. do it only if things get too bad ,...otherwise try to expln to him what s wrong....plz take this advise

Answer 10

please no! I did mistakes when i was a child but never got a slap or anything.. there was a worst way of punishment: talk to the child and explain what was wrong and why... sitting there and listening what u did is wrong and having bad conscious..
oh, and we are learning about psychology in college and we learned-- don't hit at all the child!! but someone before me explained the theories..
take care!